Ernmund Sumarlidsson

Ernmund Sumarlidsson (843-880) was a Danish warrior who lived in the Danelaw town of Heimiliborg (Northampton) during the late 9th century AD. In 880, he led a band of armed Norse townsmen to protect the city from King Alfred the Great and his invading West Saxon army, and he was slain during the ensuing Saxon assault on the city.